Perfect? Not really. In terms of points, perhaps, yet grumbling seems futile and ungracious when you bear witness to what this team is capable of.

This afternoon, former Russia captain Andrey Arshavin put Kazakhstan side Kairat Almaty in front in their Europa League qualifier with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Payback: It can’t get any better … can it?

Andrei Arshavin has rejoined former club Zenit St Petersburg after his contract with Arsenal expired.

Manchester City look set to strike a double early blow in the transfer market as they close in on the signings of Fernandinho and Jesus Navas.

Russia international Andrey Arshavin is set to leave Arsenal in the summer, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

Forgotten man Andrey Arshavin is pondering retiring from football at the age of 32 this summer after becoming disillusioned with the game.

Arsenal could still be without both Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott for their Barclays Premier League trip to West Brom on Saturday.

Arsenal will rest left-back Kieran Gibbs, who has just returned from a thigh injury, for tomorrow’s trip to Swansea, where Nacho Monreal is available after being cup-tied in the Champions League.

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen was dropped to the bench for tonight’s Champions League last 16 second leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Miguel Delaney takes a look behind the scenes at Sky Sports News ahead of today’s transfer deadline

Arsenal will be without captain Thomas Vermaelen (ankle) for tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Brighton.

Arsenal 5 West Ham 1

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lukas Podolski are available for Arsenal's Premier League game against West Ham after they overcame their respective illnesses.

Chelsea 2 Arsenal 1

Fernando Torres was recalled but John Terry had to make do with a place on the bench as Chelsea made two changes for today’s Barclays Premier League game with Arsenal.

Arsenal will have defender Laurent Koscielny back from a one-match suspension for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League game at Chelsea.

France striker Olivier Giroud returned to the starting line-up for Arsenal’s FA Cup third-round replay against Swansea at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal will assess striker Olivier Giroud’s knee injury ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester City at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal reported no fresh injury problems ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Swansea.

Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker could be available after illness for the New Year’s Day trip to Southampton.

Striker Olivier Giroud and midfielder Tomas Rosicky have both recovered from illness and are available for Arsenal’s home game against Newcastle tomorrow.

Arsenal report no fresh injury problems ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League game at Wigan.

Arsene Wenger has spoken about the pressure he feels he is under to bring success back to Arsenal.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud will miss tomorrow’s Capital One Cup clash with Bradford with a back injury.

Arsenal will be without forwards Lukas Podolski (hamstring) and Theo Walcott (calf) for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against West Brom at Emirates Stadium.

Olympiacos 2 Arsenal 1

Olympiacos 2 Arsenal 1

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has chosen to rest several first-team regulars for tomorrow’s final Champions League Group B tie against Olympiacos in Athens.

Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna is doubtful for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Swansea because of a foot injury.

Arsenal will have forward Theo Walcott back from a shoulder problem for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League trip to Everton.

Aston Villa 0 Arsenal 0

Arsenal will assess the fitness of several first-team players ahead of tomorrow’s north London derby against Tottenham.

Arsenal 3 Fulham 3

Arsenal blew a two-goal lead for the second time in a week as Fulham battled to a 3-3 draw at Emirates

Arsenal will be without suspended midfielder Jack Wilshere for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Fulham at Emirates Stadium.

Manchester United 2 Arsenal 1

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has reverted to the same starting XI from last weekend’s controversial victory over Chelsea for this afternoon’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will have a fitness test before Arsenal head to Manchester United tomorrow.

Reading 5 Arsenal 7

Reading 5 Arsenal 7 (after extra-time)

Arsenal will make a host of changes for tomorrow’s Capital One Cup clash with Reading at Madejski Stadium.

England midfielder Jack Wilshere started his first competitive Arsenal match in more than a year after returning from injury in this afternoon’s Barclays Premier League clash against QPR at Emirates Stadium.

Full-back Bacary Sagna could return to the Arsenal squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against QPR after recovering from a broken leg.

Arsenal 0 Schalke 2

Arsenal hope to have defender Laurent Koscielny (back) available for tomorrow’s Champions League clash against Schalke, but midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain misses out (hip).

Norwich 1 Arsenal 0

Arsenal will be without defender Laurent Koscielny (back) for tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Norwich.

Arsenal could have defender Per Mertesacker back from a virus for tomorrow’s Premier League trip to West Ham.